On June 18, 2025, it was confirmed that the celebrated Mexican singer and actor Alberto Vázquez Gurrola, 85, was admitted on an emergency basis to IMSS Clinic 71 in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.
According to family members and local media, he presented severe cardiac complications that required immediate intervention and apparently he had to undergo open heart surgery.
Successful bypass and current status
The medical report details that Vazquez underwent open heart surgery to place a coronary bypass and restore the blocked blood flow.
The operation was successful and, after that, he was transferred to intensive care, where he receives constant intensive care.
His condition, although initially delicate, is described as stable and responds favorably to treatment.
About Alberto Vázquez
Birth: April 20, 1940 in Guaymas, Sonora.
Career: Emigrated in his childhood to Mexico City and became a key figure in rock and roll in the 1960s, sharing the stage with legendary artists such as Angélica María, César Costa and Enrique Guzmán.
Artistic legacy: With more than 100 albums recorded and participation in some 36 films, his voice and style have influenced several generations.
What does coronary artery bypass surgery involve?
Surgical procedure that involves opening the sternum to implant a graft (similar to a highway) that allows the passage of blood in blocked arteries.
Clinical recovery: requires a stay in intensive care (1-2 days) followed by general hospitalization and several months of rehabilitation with medical care and physiotherapy.
Se espera que los doctores otorguen más información sobre la recuperación del legendario cantante
What’s next?
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An official medical report is expected in the next hours or days, as his condition was described as stable.
After intensive care, the singer will be transferred to the general ward to continue with physiotherapy and cardiac monitoring.
This process could last weeks or even months, depending on its evolution.
The public can follow the evolution of his health through local media in Coahuila, official IMSS communiqués and statements from family members.
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